Bon Voyage! Card by Tasha

 Happy Friday Art Impressions fans! 

Tasha here sharing a travel-themed card inspired by the current In the NavyChallenge. For my project, I used the sweet couple from the 4932-Pack Your Bags Set; this set always makes me smile since it reminds me of my husband carrying all the bags on trips!

For the background, I chose a scenic pattern from the 6100-Lounge Paper Pack and framed it with the 5062-Rounded Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies. I love how the stitched edges give it a polished finish. To tie in the challenge theme, I layered in nautical navy pattern paper, along with Red, White & Blue cardstock to complete the design.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card and feel inspired to join this month’s challenge!

Favorite Travel Partner Card by Tasha!

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a travel themed card created with the 4932-Pack Your Bags Set and 5186-Enjoy the Ride Set. I love the Ai people stamps and this traveling duo is so much fun to color!

For this project, I started by stamping the couple with black ink and colored them with Copic Markers. I used masking paper to mask off the lady before stamping the man to have the couple stand closer together.  Masking paper is a great way to get a layered look without cutting the images out. 

For the background, I drew in panels to look like large windows and stenciled fluffy blue clouds. I also stamped several airplanes to make it look like an airport scene. This couple is totally what my husband and I look like when traveling, but I do pull my own rolling luggage. 

Lastly, I added layers of red, gold glitter, and blue paper to coordinate with the airplanes. I also stamped "Life with you is wonderful" with black ink to look like it's connected to one of the planes. The greeting and images are from different sets, but work together perfectly to complete the design!

I hope you enjoyed today's project and are having a great day!

Enjoy the Ride Card by Tasha!

 Good morning Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a new card created with the fun 5186- Enjoy the Ride Set! This card was inspired by the current Ai Challenge; the theme is "Wheelie Awesome"!

I started by stamping with black hybrid ink and colored the image with Copic Markers. After coloring, I cut the stamped image out; I love the doggie!

For the background, I used stencils to make a little scene. You can change the entire look of a card by changing the background, I may make a Fall themed card next. I think some colorful leaves would be fun or pumpkins!

Lastly, I added layers of pink and orange cardstock and a fun teal polka-dot pattern paper layer. The bight colors are prefect for Spring and the "Life is short, Enjoy the Ride" sentiment can be sent to someone special any time of the year!

Thank you for checking out today's project and I hope you are having a great day!

It's A Love Thing Card by Tasha

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing two new cards created with the sweet 4752-Love Thing Set.

This set includes one main stamp of this cute couple and a sentiment. Both of my cards are very similar, but I used different colors and made the couple look completely different. It's fun to be creative and I love coloring clothing!

The first card's couple has a deeper skin tone and I used darker colors in their clothing. I also added little hearts to the man's socks for a fun Valentine's Day look. I love the socks!

The second couple has a fair skin tone and I used pastel colors. For the background I created a sky on both cards with a cloud stencil and light blue ink. I also added little ink dots for extra detail.

The sentiment "It's A Love Thing" was stamped on to a stitched heart on both cards. One card has an embossed greeting and one was stamped with black ink and I used Distress Oxide Ink around the edges. 

Lastly, I created the ground and grass with markers and colored the benches. I also added coordinating paper layers before adhering the cards to an A2 sized card base. 

Thank you for checking out today's project and I hope you are inspired to create a card with the Ai Love Thing Set!

Up Up and Away

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a new mini slimline card created with the fun #SC0649 - His & Hers Flying High Set.

All of the images were stamped with black ink and colored with Copic Markers. I used masking paper to block off the stamping before ink blending the background. This couple looks like they are having a great time flying through the air and I love the doggie stamp!

This set includes several sentiment stamps and this cool banner. I like the "Birthday Wishes" greeting and the size works great on a slimline card!

To complete the card, I added layers of yellow and blue before attaching it to a white card base. I love this cheerful card and look forward to sending it to someone special!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed today's project!

Happy Anniversary by Niccole

Hello Ai fans!!

I am here today to share a card I made using the Love Birds stamp set.  Have I told you guys ... I LOVE this stamp set from Art Impressions!

I started with my A2 card base. I cut a frame out of the same colored card stock. I then cut the same frame out of my white piece of card stock that I had stamped with my couple and Copic colored. I wanted it so I could inlay it into my colored frame. 

I stamped "Happy Anniversary" on the bottom of my white piece. I used foam tape on the back and added to my card base.  I finished it off with clear gems.  They looked like rain drops to me.  What do you guys think??

Thank you so much for stopping by and spending a little time with me.  Stop back again soon and see what the Ai team has been up to.

Copics used:

B91, B93, B95, B97, B99
E00, E11, E34, E37, E39, E42, E43, E44, E47
R24, R27, R29
T2, T4, T6, T8
W1, W3, W5, W7

Until next time ... Hugs & inky fingers!

Couples Frame by Niccole

Hello Ai fans!!

I am stopping by today sharing a fun project I made using the Love Birds stamp set from Art Impressions.  I had so much fun with this one.  It could be used in so many different ways and for so many different occasions.

I started by stamping my image of the couple hugging onto white paper.  I Copic colored it with shades of gray, black, and red.  This is my all time favorite color combo.  I might be dating myself BUT that was the color combo of the wallpaper ... YES you heard me right, I said wallpaper LOL that I had my room decorated with in high school.

I added Wink of Stella to my lady's hair to give her gray some shimmer. I also added some Crystal Effects to her glasses to give them some dimension and shine.  I fussy cut my couple out. From there I added one of the Action Wobbles onto the back of my couple.  I found a frame from Michaels. A $2 frame at that ... YAY! AND ... it was already painted black.

I figured out where I wanted my couple and I attached my stamped couple to the frame. And VOILA ...

Here is one more look at the completed frame.  What do you think?  Cute right?  Now to figure out what picture of my husband and I do I want to put in the frame ... Hmm! 

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Please come back soon to see what the Ai team has been up to!

Copics used:

B0000
C0, C2, C4
E00, E11
R11, R22, R24, R27, R29
T5, T7, T9

Until next time ... Hugs & inky fingers!

New Scrapbook.com Hydrangea Set! + Hugs & Kisses Challenge #273! Week 2!

Hello Ai Fans! 

We are in the second week of our Hugs & Kisses Challenge, but first, we want to introduce our newest product--our Scrapbook.com Hydrangea Exclusive Set!!

Remember our recent Poinsettia Set we released with Scrapbook.com? We are excited to announce our second exclusive floral set is also available! This 6" x 8" Hydrangea Set contains a variety floral images and sweet sentiments, perfect for inking up to color with your favorite medium. Our recent video tutorial for this set can be found here. This set is available only at Scrapbook.com, so head on over and grab yours today!

Our design team is back this week with inspiration for your Hugs & Kisses Cards! You can find all of the details and supplies used by clicking the designer's name below.

Carol using Perfect Duet set

Crystal using Valentine Critters Set

Reneé using Valentine Critters Set


 We can't wait to see your ideas come to life that include hugs, kisses, or both! Make your Valentine feel fun and festive with a theme of love in all its expressions--romance, friendship, family, etc.--the sky's the limit! If you're looking for some inspiration, please check out our Valentine's category on artimpressions.com or our Valentine's Day Pinterest Page.

We want to see how you create cards with hugs and kisses as a main element of your card! Though you can use any stamps you have, we'd love to see any Valentines from Ai if you have any in your collection! Hurry, challenge closes January 15th at 5PM PT!

Here are the Challenge Rules...

✻ Please make a new card or creation. You can make any crafty item you wish; this is not limited to cards!

✻ Limit two submissions per person. You will receive extra votes if you use Art Impressions stamps!

✻ The Ai Challenge is open to everyone, international submissions are welcome!

✻ Include a link back to the Ai Blog or grab our button on the top right of our sidebar!

✻ Share the Ai love by clicking and commenting your fellow crafters.

✻ Make sure to get your link up by the deadline to enter your creations.

✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Happy Stamping!